Trump 'surprised' Barr sees no criminal probe into Obama, Biden
By Morgan Chalfant - 05/18/20 04:51 PM EDT
President Trump said that he was “surprised†by Attorney General William Barr’s statement that he doesn’t anticipate a criminal investigation into former President Obama or former Vice President Joe Biden.
“I think if it was me, they would do it. I think if for them, maybe, they’re not going to,†Trump told reporters Monday afternoon. “I’m surprised because Obama knew everything that was happening.â€
“I think it’s just a continuation of a double standard. I am surprised by it,†the president continued.
Barr earlier Monday said he didn’t expect U.S. attorney John Durham’s probe into the FBI’s decision-making in the Russia investigation to lead to criminal investigations of either Obama or Biden.
“Based on the information I have today, I don’t expect Mr. Durham’s work will lead to a criminal investigation of either man,†Barr told reporters. “Our concern over potential criminality is focused on others.â€
Trump reiterated that he believed the former president's and vice president's actions were “illegal.â€
“I don’t say disappointed or not but I have no doubt that they were involved in this hoax, one of the worst things ever befall to this country in terms of political scandal. I have absolutely no doubt that Obama and Biden were involved, and a s to whether or not it is criminal, I think it would be very serious,†the president said.
“It was a takedown of a president, regardless of me, it happened to be me, and in my opinion it was an illegal takedown,†Trump said. “I’m going to let the attorney general make all of those decisions. I am going to stay out of it because it is the appropriate thing to do. I wouldn’t have to stay out of it as you know, but I’ve decided to stay out of it.â€
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